![]() ![]() In line with his customary behaviour, Richard is misled by his friends into poor government of the country. And responding to Henry's father Lancaster's pleas, he limits Henry's exile to six years. Instead Richard chooses to exile both Henry and Mowbray. ![]() Richard gives in to their demands to work out their differences in one-on-one combat at Coventry.Īs the tournament begins, the uncertain and impulsive Richard stops the contest. ![]() Henry accuses Mowbray of being involved in the recent death of the King's uncle (who is also Henry's uncle Henry and the King are cousins). The play opens in King Richard's court, as Henry Bolingbroke, son of Gaunt (the Duke of Lancaster), challenges Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk. Now as Henry IV, Henry imprisons Richard, and Richard is murdered in prison. Henry returns to England to reclaim his land, gathers an army of those opposed to Richard, and deposes him. King Richard II banishes Henry Bolingbroke, seizes noble land, and uses the money to fund wars. TL DR (may contain spoilers): Richard wastes money, steals land, and kills political rivals people are angry and rebel Henry becomes king. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began. ![]()
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